2025 Speakers

With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and real estate sectors, Corey Conrad currently serves as Senior Vice President, Leasing & Brand Partnerships at Caruso. He is responsible for integrating brands into the consumer journey across the Caruso Portfolio, including leasing, events, activations, concerts, pop-ups, filming, photoshoots and all out-of-home media. Under his leadership, the department has seen a 254% increase in gross advertising and sponsorship revenue while deepening relationships with some of the world’s most iconic brands.

Prior to joining Caruso, Conrad cultivated a distinguished career marked by success at sbe Entertainment where he led Global Partnerships for the Hotel, Restaurant & Nightlife group – managing partnerships across the vast portfolio of over 100 properties spanning four continents. Before that, Conrad excelled in his roles at The London West Hollywood, Harry Morton Holdings and The Hollywood Reporter.

Conrad graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, TN with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Conrad and his wife, Angel Carter Conrad, are co-chairs of The Kids Mental Health Foundation’s annual Kids Mental Health Day.